Redmi 12 5G set for imminent launch in India

The Redmi 12 4G is now available through platforms such as Flipkart, starting at INR 13,999 (~US$170). However, for those who might be willing to spend a little more for a smartphone with a very similar "Crystal Glass" design (featuring the standard flat-edged mid-frame refined with rounded edges) and updated mobile data specs, there is the 12 5G - or will be soon, rather.

The device is said to be a rebrand of the Note 12R for the Indian market, a rumor boosted by Xiaomi's announcement that it will have "Redmi's biggest display ever". In that case, it might be driven by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC.

Redmi has already revealed that it will have 8GB of RAM, expandable in software by another 8GB out of its 256GB internal storage capacity. It will also have a 5,000mAh battery, despite hints at a super-slim chassis.

The 12 5G has 2 rear cameras to the 12 4G's 3 - however, Redmi does assert that one of them will be a 50MP shooter that will go well with its app's "Film Filters". There is no price for the new 12-series member as yet, although it does not have long to remain a mystery, as the smartphone is scheduled to launch on August 1, 2023.

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